Ultrastructural observations of human epidermal melanocytes cultured on polyethylene terephthalate film.

Highlights: [•] Human epidermal melanocytes were isolated, cultured and purified. [•] The practicability of supporting materials of cultured melanocytes was investigated. [•] Polyethylene terephthalate film was proved to be an ideal supporting material for melanocyte culture. [•] The application of polyethylene terephthalate film enables melanocytes and their dendrites to be sectioned longitudinally. [•] Ultrastructures of melanocytes and transferring pattern of melanosomes were observed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]